I have a 2010 Eastman MD515-CV. I bought it new in early 2011 for $1,100. I played it a bit for a couple weeks, but as a 35+ year electric rock n roller, I took it as a novelty and it's been in its case most of the time since.
The rock n roll world not being what it once was, plus the fact that I'm getting older, leaves little room for guitar players like me anymore, and I'm ok with that. I was going through my room full of gear and found my mandolin, unzipped the case and it was actually still playably in tune. So I jammed out for a half hour, which turned into an hour and then I got a glass of wine and it turned into 2 hours. That was 3 weeks ago, and I've been playing what little I know every day and trying to learn more.
I'm finding the mandolin to be really cool, and fitting for me now. For such a small-box instrument, it sure has a loud voice. No need for electricity, it's small and lightweight, and man there's some really pretty music you can make on these little instruments.
Anyway, I feel like I'm embarking on a new journey with a musical background that is jump starting me into a new phase of music in my life. I don't know too much yet - Bill Monroe is a great legend and the Dillards (the Andy Griffith show), stuff I see on YouTube, but that's all I know. I'd like to play Bluegrass and Celtic, but open to anything really.
What do you all think about the quality level of the mandolin model I have? (Not offended by honest comments.)
Any comments appreciated.
Thanks!
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